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We are delighted that the Choir of St John’s College Oxford are coming to give a concert in St Mary’s Church on Saturday 11th May at 6pm. The Concert At the Close of Day will feature music for an early summer evening. St John’s College is the Patron of our Parish. Tickets cost £15 and are available either from Cornerstone or on the door. Tickets include a glass of wine and nibbles.

A service for St George’s Day will be held in St Mary’s Church at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd April. This will include the Blessing of the St George’s Day Beer. All welcome.

On Sunday 7th April, St Mary’s was the scene of a wonderful piano recital by Jill Crossland. Jill played pieces by Handel, Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, using the church’s own grand piano. Our thanks to Jill for an entertaining afternoon of music, to those who organised it, and all who provided refreshments.

Christians from the churches in Charlbury gathered on Good Friday morning for the Walk of Witness. The story of Jesus’s Trial and Crucifixion was shared at each church, with songs and prayers.

A very happy Easter to everyone!

Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

All are welcome to any of our regular services during Eastertide at St Mary’s Church or All Saints Shorthampton.

• Sunday 8am Holy Communion in St Marys
• Sunday 9.45am Parish Communion in St Marys
• Second Sunday at Shorthampton – 6pm Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer

Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash

All are welcome to any of our services through Holy Week and Easter.

Some of our flower arrangers prepared the posies which were given out to Mums (and others!) on Sunday as part of the Mothering Sunday service. Our thanks to Hilli, Ann, Sarah, Mary and Maddy, and to our Vicar Fergus. You can listen to the service here.

Seven Prayer Stations have been set up in St Mary’s Church Charlbury to aid prayer and reflection during this season of Lent. They are set around the last words of Jesus from the Cross, each with something to think about, a prayer to say, and an action to take in response.

The church is open every day during daylight hours and all are welcome to come and use the prayer stations, take part in services or simply sit quietly for a while.

32 boxes and bags containing reverse advent calendarswere taken to the Porch in Oxford this week – they were very pleased with everything, especially with the two packets of washing powder which were used immediately. Many thanks to all who donated.